Tailwind Capital

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2003

AUM

$6 000 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in New York, established over 15 years ago. They specialize in investing in middle-market companies, focusing on control investments to help businesses grow. The team consists of 36 professionals and 10 operating executives, committed to partnering with management teams to drive change and create value through their unique approach dubbed 'Accelerate Change'. They provide operationally intensive processes to support growth and strategic acquisitions in targeted sectors.

The firm primarily invests in durable North American companies within large and growing markets, particularly in Infrastructure Services, Supply Chain, and IT Services. Tailwind Capital is a sector-focused investor providing capital and resources to asset-efficient, services-focused business models. With $6 billion in committed capital, they have invested in over 50 platform companies and completed more than 250 add-on acquisitions.

Tailwind's notable investments include GrayMatter - industrial automation, Valor Fleet Services, and Cumming Group, among others. Their strategic focus on operational enhancements and technology adoption drives their investment philosophy.

Industry

Telecommunications Software Security SaaS Media and Entertainment IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Financial Services Infrastructure HealthTech Logistics Business Services (B2B) Industrial Real Estate

Tailwind Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Tailwind Capital Partners IV, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Business Services (B2B) Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Industrial Real Estate	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1800 M	September 2018
Tailwind Capital Partners V	Private Equity (PE)	Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software Telecommunications HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1000 M	August 2017

Contacts

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Eash Sundaram Founder

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Frank Sica Vice Chairman

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FAQs about Tailwind Capital

Is Tailwind Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Tailwind Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Tailwind Capital located?

Tailwind Capital is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Tailwind Capital founded?

Tailwind Capital was founded in 2003.

What sectors and industries does Tailwind Capital invest in?

Tailwind Capital invests in companies and startups in Telecommunications, Software, Security, SaaS, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Infrastructure, HealthTech, Logistics, Business Services (B2B), Industrial, Real Estate.

What is Tailwind Capital geographical focus of investments?

Tailwind Capital invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Tailwind Capital typically invest in?

Tailwind Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Tailwind Capital investment?

Tailwind Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Tailwind Capital?

Tailwind Capital has around $6 000m assets under management.

When was Tailwind Capital last fund created?

Tailwind Capital last fund was created/launched in 2018-09-18

What are the contacts of Tailwind Capital?

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